Where I'm from........
I am from Atotonilco on Fridays, from flaming hot cheetos, and Tang I am from los chistes de Pepito, from listening to house music and recording it off B96, from Gloria Trevi, Selena, Jaguares, y todos los del Rock. I am from la casa Amarilla en la Ada, Back of the Yards I am from savila en el porche and tomates en la yarda, con la yerbabuena
I am from big new years party and recalentados al otro dia, from Los Torres, Juan and Francisca I am from the fiestas en el parque and getting there early to apartar el lugar From "se van derechito a la casa despues de la escuela y no le habran a nadie" and "limpien la casa antes que llegue" I am from es dia de las palmas vamos a la iglesia, I am from Guerrero y Mexico D.F. From Pozole y mole Teloloapan. I am from the hard working mother that always puts her children first, From the hard working mother who started working so young to support her mother and children. the hard working mother that earned less than minimum wage but still put her children in catholic H.S. From the mother who still continues to work hard to help her grown children and her grandchildren too. I am from mis Fotos y Recuerdos que siguen creciendo from mi Linda Madre, Mi Querido Padre, Mi Hermosa Hermana, Mis Dos Guapos Hermanos, y Mi Lindo Bebe y Su Papa
By:Alberta Torres
Where I'm From poems.
I am from Adela that is from San Antonio de los Macedos, Jalisco, and also from Jesus who is from a rancho rascuacho called Tototlan del Oro, aka Toto.
I am from do not flush the toilet 3 times in a row, porque te sale la llorona.
I am from if you misbehave I am going to hit you with el Mexican cinto.
I am from attending Catholic schools all my life as a child and a teenager.
I was born in Humboldt Park, but lived and grew up in Little Village aka ghettoville.
I am from let me braid your hair, and tighten your braid, until you look like your Chinese, and since we dont use gel let me put lime on your hair.
I am from having birria de pavo for Thanksgiving, and having tamales, ponche, bunuelos, posole, para la llegada del nino dios.
I am from The New Kids on the Block, Timbiriche, Garibaldi, Pablito Ruiz, Los Bukis, and many more.
I am from all the people I have around that love me dearly, and I will forever love them.
By: G.Amador
Where I'm From....
I am from Esperanza, my kind, loving grandmother who has always stood behind me.
I am from la ciudad de las fresas Irapuato Guanajuato where you can always find fresas con crema.
I am from white alcatrazes and the smell of rain when it first hits the ground.
From Delfina Guzman and Perla the younger sister who never learns her lesson.
I am from tamales and ponche y bu�uelos para navidad.
I am from el que persevera su meta logra, from keep your head up tall, and sigue tus sue�os.
From portate bien porque hay biene la llorona, si te portas mal el cucuy te llevara.
I am from we must go to church el 12 de diciembre to honor la Virgen de Guadalupe, y miercoles de ceniza.
I am from Juan Gabriel, Boys to Men, and freestyle.
I am from growing up in the northwest suburbs to discovering the city of Chicago.
From marrying a Puerto Rican and learning to love the game of baseball, and becoming the biggest Cubs fan.
I am from creating a beautiful Mexican Puerto Rican Princess that now rules our world named Mia Esperanza. Mary Guzman
Where I�m From I am from the ever beautiful and strong Aurora Rodriguez, and Jesus Nunez, quiet, and afraid to show any Type of loving affection. I am from Chicago�s Pilsen community. Full of vibrant and eclectic people. I am from the dandelion, bright and Full of life, and capable to flourish Through any type of adversity. I am from quinceaneras and orgullo From Juan and Ascension, my two grandfathers That loved me till their deaths. I am from GABRIELA!! And Pinche Muchacha! I am from a catholic household that celebrates el 12 de Diciembre as a national holiday. I am from Atotonilco, Jalisco and Salvatierra, Guanajuato From Pozole, Mole, and Arroz con leche. I am from William, funny, strong, and loving From David, my blackcican son that has my heart in his hands And will forever be the love of my life.
-Gabriela Nunez
Where I'm From...... By Cynthia Gonzalez
I am from the He-man and Shera cartoons, from the bright spandex leggings, and the big Aqua Net Hairspray for my bangs!
I am from Carmen St., where I am the white Mexican who cant speak Spanish.
I am from the nopales with carne de puerco, y las tortillas de arina.
I am from the tamales y el pozole para navidad, the dark Winnie the Pooh eyebrows, I am the first of two from Chuey y Nana for teh CHALEZ family.
I am from the bailes, rocking cumbia and house music, and the parents that steered clear away from ,long trenzas who made their daughters rock the "BOWL" haircut.
From la llorona, el cuquis, y si te rasuras las piernas te va a crecer como un lobo.
I am from the padres that only went to church para las quinceneras y las bodas and who refused to baptize their daughters until they were eleven and six.
I am from el norte de Chicago y la Quemada, Zacatecas, from frijoles, fideos, barbacoa y carnitas.
From the New Kids on the Block, Rigo Tovar, Pablo Ruiz, Los Temerarios, Grupo Mojado, and from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Weekend at Bernies, and Pretty in Pink.
From Tia Fina who refuses to let an HOMBRE take away her last name, Pops who always bought me chicharron and queso, from Ma pulling my ear when i couldn't get gifts from Toys R Us, from Pa's belt behind the bathroom door.
I am from Carmen, the supportive, strong and loving woman who had me.
The one who keeps me strong and pushes me to be the best in life.
I am from education, achieving high academic standards and serving as a role model. I am from every Sunday �Arr�glate para ir a la iglesia.� �No quiero.Estoy bien cansada.� I am from mole, spaghetti, camar�n, y chilesrellenos. �Yo no s� porqu� engordo! I am from �V�monos de vacaciones, shopping y restaurantes.� And I wonder why I don�t have money.
Marlyn Flores 6-04-08
I am From� I am from Momax Zacatecas Mexico I am from un ranchito named Los Reales where I grew up I am from hard working parents I am from Jaime and Irene Magallanes. I am from �donde estabas� and �Ayudale a tu madre� I am from my father who even though has polio never stopped working I am from my mother who every day after working at the factory cooks for her family I am from tortillas hechas a mano to tortillas El Milagro I am from simple but delicious food like Mole and Pipian. I am from Chicago, the south east side almost Indiana. I am from the University of Illinois and now Chicago State I am from a very special familia. I am from amor, trabajo, y humildad.
---Lucero Magallanes 6/10/08
I am from picture boxes, febreeze and lavender. I am from the vanilla candles and tranquility. I am from the limas and the granadas. I am from traveling on a yearly basis and family orientation, From Antonio and Ruiz and Castellanos. I am from the grilling at the park and Friday night take out. From los muertos en la noche te van a jalar los pies and el cu-cuy. I am from catholic religion, praying every night and confession. I�m from Jalisco, Mexico, carnitas and pozole. From the grandfather everyone feared when he was a soldado. I am from traveling with my family from Daytona Beach to Cabo San Lucas, watching my kids eyes open wide as we land at the airport. From the smell of a new place the smiles and laughter as we splash each other at the pool. I from running in the sand and taking pictures in the ocean. Bertha Medrano
Where I'm from
I am from Vicks and alcolado pa' bajar la fiebre, aliviar el catarro, y las picas de los sancu. I am from la Isla del Encanto, but also de Bandera a Bandera en la ciudad de los vientos. I am from la escuela Lafayette, Chopin School and from Roberto Clemente at Humboldt Park. I am from the flamboyan florido from flowers coralinas. From el Yunque Rain Forest and the mini frog called el coqui. I am daughter of Heriberto Nunez, first son of Gladys Alvarado y Ramon Nunez from Ponce Puerto Rico. I am from Maria Teresa Martinez daughter of Sebastiana Flores and Aguedo Martinez, my abuelo with the bluest eyes from Coamo, Puerto Rico I am from parrandas navidenas, singing aguinaldos with guiros, maracas and guitarras and from tragos de pitorro to help the garganta. I am from el cafe con leche, bread and butter for breakfast, and from arroz con gandules, pasteles y lechon on holiday and celebrations. I am from portate bien o get hit with the chancleta, and no seas malcriada because te doy una galleta y tres cocotazos. This is where I'm from soy boriqua de pura sepa. WEPA! Tnunez
I am from my parents, who have worked hard to give us everything we need.
I am from the suburbs, born and raised in Blue Island.
I am from the month of may, from the color emerald, and flower the Lily Of Valley.
I am from the taurus sign, loyal, hardworking,strong, stubborn and controlling.
I am from grilling outside, arrachera and guacamole, arroz con frijoles, and a cold beer para quitar la sed.
I am from music, merengue, cumbias, bachata, samba, y los bukis.
I am from waking up on sundays and going to the soccer game, cheering on the best coach, MI PAPA.
I am from a beautiful family de Atotonilco, Jalisco y La Piedad, Michoacan, pozole y carnitas.
I am from" El que ayuda a sus padres, Dios lo ayudara mas."
I am from going to the beach all summer and watching my little boy grow up every second.
I am from education, wanting to be a teacher to make an impact in a child's life.
I am from dreams and goals, from never giving up and finding my soul mate to complete my life.
Gabriela Flores 6-5-08
I am from memories of my country from where I was born, yet I don�t know I am from �are you Mexican?� since most of my childhood friends are Puerto Rican I am from Humboldt Park, hardcore, you know I am from wanting to belong to my Raza yet I am whom I am no matter what I am from embracing three cultures of which I respect Because I am from a country with endless opportunities, Because I am from my Boricua husband, irreplaceable with a big heart, And most of all I am from two beautiful girls who I forever love �till I die.
MContreras, Chicago - 6/05/08
I am from mole, pozole, and arroz con leche I am from La Villita neighborhood in Chicago I am from corn and jalapenos plants in the backyard I am from Anita Salinas and Francisco Rodriguez I am from being the only girl with three brothers I am from cleaning and babysitting my younger brothers because my parents were both working. I am from getting a morning call from mama and giving me the daily routine to prepare my brothers for school and sent them off as early as 7 years old. I am from don�t take a shower and go out in the cold because your mouth will become crooked. I am from growing up in a catholic elementary school to only going to church on special occasions like weddings and baptisms. I am from San Luis Potosi and Guadalajara I am from gorditas en el orno to pozole blanco I am from grandma saving all plastic bags to grandpa collecting every single can to crush them I am from Vicente Fernandez to Mana I am from holding off on college and getting a full-time job because parents got separated I am from becoming a hard worker to get things on your own to independent I am from becoming a bilingual teacher to saying it is never too late!!!!
Michelle Rodriguez-Chicago, IL
I am from my mother Maria de los Angeles Salinas de Banda I am from my father Raymundo Banda Rodriguez I am from San Luis Potosi, Mexico and Chicago, Illinois I am from being the first daughter, granddaughter, niece on both sides of the family I am from having a sister and two brothers I am from having the responsibility to take care of my siblings I am from eating tamales, pozole, asado, menudo, and home run inn pizza I am from Different Strokes, The Brady Bunch and novelas I am from fiestas with pi�atas I am from visits to La Virgen de San Juan De Los Lagos I am from coming home from school with no adult until about five Yolanda Rodriguez Chicago, IL
I am from frijoles con chorizo y bollilos Mexican-American style I am from papa de Garcia de la Cadena, Zacatecas Machista como el mismo, AHUA!!! Grita con orgullo I am from mama nacida en Chicago I don�t know what all the fuss is about I am from a family of 3 boys and me the only girl; the spoiled one I am from �you have to be as strong as a man, and don�t take NO shit from no one� I am from your going to do what the boys do: go to baseball, go to football, and go to boxing �That�s so you grow up to be strong and know how to defend yourself� I am from being raised as a tomboy, to discovering I am attracted to them and not in a sporty way I am from �que pendeja! you fell in love with the first baboso that came along� I am from a father who wanted to teach me to be strong, independent, and confident I am my father�s daughter, proud and thankful for how he raised me� He made me who I am today I am proud to be Antonio & Jessie Robles daughter Maria Trejo � Chicago, IL
I am from
I am From Chilo, a man as grouchy as the Grinch, a hard worker who to this day works long hours to
provide for me and my mother. A man dedicated to his job, who never says no to overtime.
I am from a baby boomer born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in San Pancho. That�s how they met.
A strong woman who always said to me �everyday you go to school is a dollar earned� my motivation and strength.
A woman I admire for raising five children in the hood and we all turned out good and hard workers, like my daddy.
I am From San Francisco Del Rincon, Guanajuato and K-town.
I am from San Pancho a little town in Mexico, where I would go every summer and see all my aunts and uncles, where everyone is so loving and welcoming.
I am from the Pambazos, pozole and taquitos para cenar and el fugato every New Year�s eve.
I am from church every Sunday and praying to San Judas Tadeo.
I am from my sister Eli a clerk at Whitney, who I also admire and always told me to never give up. She helped raise me and
has always been there for me no matter what. My second Mother, no doubt! .
From Horacio, my brother who would tell me "when you grow up I am going to buy you a red convertible when you turn 16.�
I am still waiting.
From Junior a mean and very strict brother, but was that way because he loves me and wanted the best for me. The reason I am at Chicago State.
From Beto a Navy Officer, who left at the age of eighteen to join the Navy, and broke my mother�s heart. But I am very proud o because he fought for our country.
I am from 10 precious nieces and nephews who love to get me upset but know how to brighten up my rainy days.
I am from 30th and Kildare, a peachy house in little village and home run inn pizza every Friday.
I am from failure to success.
From Zapata where I failed the ISAT, to Best Practice where sophomore year I was accepted to the National Honor Society!
I am from seven best friends Marisa, Jackie, Stephany, Dora, Gris and Leslie. From Baby Phat,
Roca wear, air force ones and pink timberlands. From senior year �Let�s ditch and go to Giordano�s.�I am from a united, loving and caring family.
I am from true love. From a boy who fell in love at first sight and has kept his promise for nine years.
A boy who is now a man. And loves me for who I am and who I have become. A ,man who plans to marry me when I graduate. I am from Chicago state where I will soon become a teacher! By E. Lopez-Chicago
I am From Poem I am from fresas, zapatos, y bolsas. I am from los Bukis, Temerarios y la Banda Machos. I am from Las momias de Guanajuato, donde la vida no vale nada. I am from los plant�os de Ma�z, trigo y garbanzo. I am from the mucha nieve y hay que calor. I am from el mejor alba�il and la mejor costurera. From Arturo �vila y Maria Ch�vez. From Mama Luz Torres y papa Jos� Ch�vez and from Mita Guerrero e Ino �vila. I am from the family always stays together, do the best you can and never give up. I am from no vallas a donde no te invitan and respeta a la gente para que te respeten a ti. I am from porta bien o veras como te va ir and cuida a tus hermanos que no ves que son mas chicos que tu, y respeta a tus hermanas que no ves que son mayores que tu. I am from going to church every Sunday and hay que resar el Rosario. Yo soy de Dios porque is him who gave me life and who keeps me alive. I�m from Andocutin Guanajuato M�xico, From las acambaritas, corundas y tamales. From the father who came to this country and had an accident. From the mother who wanted to come and be with her husband through difficult times. From the family who stays together en las buenas y en las malas. I am from the family who never gives up. I am from the beautiful moments we spend in Andocutin Guanajuato Mexico. Am from leaving everything behind and starting a new life. Am from starting a new life and building new memories. Am from si se puede Dios nos va ayudar. I am from hope, dedication, hard work and echale ganas. I am from my family. I am from God. YO SOY LATINA DE CORAZON Y CON MUCHO ORGULLO DE QUIEN SOY By Monica Avila I am from a family of love and respect.
I am from my mother
who teach me new things everyday.
I am from a female family
that is made of five girls.
I should say six including my daughter
a beautiful toddler who makes me laught .
I am from teaching her new things everyday.
I am from children laughing
and teaching all year.
I am from ejoying
Christmas and Summers off.
I am from enjoying hot summer nights
sitting in my backyard.
alvarado
I am from August 19, 1985 Chicago, Illinois.
I am from my two grandmothers: Maria de Jesus who is 101 years old, my grandmother Isabel, who passed away a year ago.
I am from my parents, Sofia y Sabino Jose Agustin Moreno: who crossed the river with my brother Eduardo to reach United States. My mom was pregnant of my older sister; she rolled down a hill and lost her shoes in the river.
I am from my family of 5, 3 ladies: Norma, Sofia, and me, 2 gentlemen: Eduardo and Walter. From my three baby nieces: Xiomara, Sofia Isabel, and Luz Esmeralda.
I am from the books that light up my imagination when I was a child.
I am from the Rosetta stone, when I saw it I knew my live was meant to be with history. My dream is to become an archaeologist.
I am from my bolita in high school: Gaby, Minerva, Vanessa, Guadalupe, Claudia, Gustavo, Mario, Javier, and Felipe, who loved to spend the summers in my basement.
I am from AEDF (Associated Equipment Distributors' Foundation) , J.R.O.T.C (Junior Reserve Officers Tanning Corps).
I am from Guerrero: Guajes and Jumiles eaten alive.
I am from Quincy University: the first experience of independent living in a dorm with my girls: Jillian, Katie, Martha, Samantha, Kelly, Barbara, Rebecca, Jennifer, Rachael, Stephanie.
I am from the commercial “Si eres Hispano haste maestro Bilingue para ayudar a los niños Hispanos.” Y asi termine aqui estudiando para maestra.
I am from the tech world; I love to do all types of things on computers. I plan on getting a masters in technology.
I am from El Salvadoreño that stole my heart and married me, Jose Humberto Platero. I am from that summer when it all began and hopefully never ends.
I am from El Salvador where my husband lives, but I know soon we will be together again.
I am from me, Maria De Jesus Moreno Platero.
I am from Ignacio and Rosa,
Two hard working parents that would give
their lives for my sister and I.
I am from Totatiche, Jalisco.
The sights, the people, the food,
are so great that you wouldn't want to come back.
I am from tamales, enchiladas, and pozole.
Mom's food is so good that it has
everyone asking for more.
I am from school and work.
It is so so much responsibility,
that once in a while I HAVE to go party.
I am from "Mayra ya levantate, no seas floja!"
But haven't they ever heard of
"Si el trabajo es salud,
que trabajen los enfermos."
I am from making new friends,
meeting new people,
and living life as if there were no tomorrow.
Where I'm from........
I am from Atotonilco on Fridays, from flaming hot cheetos, and Tang
I am from los chistes de Pepito, from listening to house music and recording it off B96,
from Gloria Trevi, Selena, Jaguares, y todos los del Rock.
I am from la casa Amarilla en la Ada, Back of the Yards
I am from savila en el porche and tomates en la yarda, con la yerbabuena
I am from big new years party and recalentados al otro dia,
from Los Torres, Juan and Francisca
I am from the fiestas en el parque and getting there early to apartar el lugar
From "se van derechito a la casa despues de la escuela y no le habran a nadie"
and "limpien la casa antes que llegue"
I am from es dia de las palmas vamos a la iglesia,
I am from Guerrero y Mexico D.F.
From Pozole y mole Teloloapan.
I am from the hard working mother that always puts her children first,
From the hard working mother who started working so young to support her mother and children.
the hard working mother that earned less than minimum wage but still put her children in catholic H.S.
From the mother who still continues to work hard to help her grown children and her grandchildren too.
I am from mis Fotos y Recuerdos que siguen creciendo
from mi Linda Madre, Mi Querido Padre, Mi Hermosa Hermana, Mis Dos Guapos Hermanos,
y Mi Lindo Bebe y Su Papa
By:Alberta Torres
Where I'm From poems.
I am from Adela that is from San Antonio de los Macedos, Jalisco, and also from Jesus who is from a rancho rascuacho called Tototlan del Oro, aka Toto.
I am from do not flush the toilet 3 times in a row, porque te sale la llorona.
I am from if you misbehave I am going to hit you with el Mexican cinto.
I am from attending Catholic schools all my life as a child and a teenager.
I was born in Humboldt Park, but lived and grew up in Little Village aka ghettoville.
I am from let me braid your hair, and tighten your braid, until you look like your Chinese, and since we dont use gel let me put lime on your hair.
I am from having birria de pavo for Thanksgiving, and having tamales, ponche, bunuelos, posole, para la llegada del nino dios.
I am from The New Kids on the Block, Timbiriche, Garibaldi, Pablito Ruiz, Los Bukis, and many more.
I am from all the people I have around that love me dearly, and I will forever love them.
By: G.Amador
Where I'm From....
I am from Esperanza, my kind, loving grandmother who has always stood behind me.
I am from la ciudad de las fresas Irapuato Guanajuato where you can always find fresas con crema.
I am from white alcatrazes and the smell of rain when it first hits the ground.
From Delfina Guzman and Perla the younger sister who never learns her lesson.
I am from tamales and ponche y bu�uelos para navidad.
I am from el que persevera su meta logra, from keep your head up tall, and sigue tus sue�os.
From portate bien porque hay biene la llorona, si te portas mal el cucuy te llevara.
I am from we must go to church el 12 de diciembre to honor la Virgen de Guadalupe, y miercoles de ceniza.
I am from Juan Gabriel, Boys to Men, and freestyle.
I am from growing up in the northwest suburbs to discovering the city of Chicago.
From marrying a Puerto Rican and learning to love the game of baseball, and becoming the biggest Cubs fan.
I am from creating a beautiful Mexican Puerto Rican Princess that now rules our world named Mia Esperanza.
Mary Guzman
Where I�m From
I am from the ever beautiful and strong
Aurora Rodriguez, and
Jesus Nunez, quiet, and afraid to show any
Type of loving affection.
I am from Chicago�s Pilsen community.
Full of vibrant and eclectic people.
I am from the dandelion, bright and
Full of life, and capable to flourish
Through any type of adversity.
I am from quinceaneras and orgullo
From Juan and Ascension, my two grandfathers
That loved me till their deaths.
I am from GABRIELA!! And Pinche Muchacha!
I am from a catholic household that celebrates el 12 de
Diciembre as a national holiday.
I am from Atotonilco, Jalisco and Salvatierra, Guanajuato
From Pozole, Mole, and Arroz con leche.
I am from William, funny, strong, and loving
From David, my blackcican son that has my heart in his hands
And will forever be the love of my life.
-Gabriela Nunez
Where I'm From......
By Cynthia Gonzalez
I am from the He-man and Shera cartoons, from the bright spandex leggings, and the big Aqua Net Hairspray for my bangs!
I am from Carmen St., where I am the white Mexican who cant speak Spanish.
I am from the nopales with carne de puerco, y las tortillas de arina.
I am from the tamales y el pozole para navidad, the dark Winnie the Pooh eyebrows, I am the first of two from Chuey y Nana for teh CHALEZ family.
I am from the bailes, rocking cumbia and house music, and the parents that steered clear away from ,long trenzas who made their daughters rock the "BOWL" haircut.
From la llorona, el cuquis, y si te rasuras las piernas te va a crecer como un lobo.
I am from the padres that only went to church para las quinceneras y las bodas and who refused to baptize their daughters until they were eleven and six.
I am from el norte de Chicago y la Quemada, Zacatecas, from frijoles, fideos, barbacoa y carnitas.
From the New Kids on the Block, Rigo Tovar, Pablo Ruiz, Los Temerarios, Grupo Mojado, and from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Weekend at Bernies, and Pretty in Pink.
From Tia Fina who refuses to let an HOMBRE take away her last name, Pops who always bought me chicharron and queso, from Ma pulling my ear when i couldn't get gifts from Toys R Us, from Pa's belt behind the bathroom door.
I am from Carmen, the supportive, strong and loving woman who had me.
The one who keeps me strong and pushes me to be the best in life.
I am from education, achieving high academic standards and serving as a role model.
I am from every Sunday �Arr�glate para ir a la iglesia.� �No quiero. Estoy bien cansada.�
I am from mole, spaghetti, camar�n, y chiles rellenos. �Yo no s� porqu� engordo!
I am from �V�monos de vacaciones, shopping y restaurantes.�
And I wonder why I don�t have money.
Marlyn Flores 6-04-08
I am From�
I am from Momax Zacatecas Mexico
I am from un ranchito named Los Reales where I grew up
I am from hard working parents
I am from Jaime and Irene Magallanes.
I am from �donde estabas� and �Ayudale a tu madre�
I am from my father who even though has polio never stopped working
I am from my mother who every day after working at the factory cooks for her family
I am from tortillas hechas a mano to tortillas El Milagro
I am from simple but delicious food like Mole and Pipian.
I am from Chicago, the south east side almost Indiana.
I am from the University of Illinois and now Chicago State
I am from a very special familia.
I am from amor, trabajo, y humildad.
---Lucero Magallanes 6/10/08
I am from picture boxes, febreeze and lavender.
I am from the vanilla candles and tranquility.
I am from the limas and the granadas.
I am from traveling on a yearly basis and family orientation,
From Antonio and Ruiz and Castellanos.
I am from the grilling at the park and Friday night take out.
From los muertos en la noche te van a jalar los pies and el cu-cuy.
I am from catholic religion, praying every night and confession.
I�m from Jalisco, Mexico, carnitas and pozole.
From the grandfather everyone feared when he was a soldado.
I am from traveling with my family from Daytona Beach to Cabo San Lucas, watching my kids eyes open wide as we land at the airport.
From the smell of a new place the smiles and laughter as we splash each other at the pool.
I from running in the sand and taking pictures in the ocean.
Bertha Medrano
Where I'm from
I am from Vicks and alcolado
pa' bajar la fiebre, aliviar el catarro, y las picas de los sancu.
I am from la Isla del Encanto, but also de Bandera a Bandera en la ciudad de los vientos. I am from la escuela Lafayette, Chopin School and from Roberto Clemente at Humboldt Park.
I am from the flamboyan florido from flowers coralinas. From el Yunque Rain Forest and the mini frog called el coqui.
I am daughter of Heriberto Nunez, first son of Gladys Alvarado y Ramon Nunez from Ponce Puerto Rico. I am from Maria Teresa Martinez daughter of Sebastiana Flores and Aguedo Martinez, my abuelo with the bluest eyes from Coamo, Puerto Rico
I am from parrandas navidenas, singing aguinaldos with guiros, maracas and guitarras and from tragos de pitorro to help the garganta.
I am from el cafe con leche, bread and butter for breakfast, and from arroz con gandules, pasteles y lechon on holiday and celebrations.
I am from portate bien o get hit with the chancleta, and no seas malcriada because te doy una galleta y tres cocotazos.
This is where I'm from soy boriqua de pura sepa. WEPA!
Tnunez
I am from my parents, who have worked hard to give us everything we need.
I am from the suburbs, born and raised in Blue Island.
I am from the month of may, from the color emerald, and flower the Lily Of Valley.
I am from the taurus sign, loyal, hardworking,strong, stubborn and controlling.
I am from grilling outside, arrachera and guacamole, arroz con frijoles, and a cold beer para quitar la sed.
I am from music, merengue, cumbias, bachata, samba, y los bukis.
I am from waking up on sundays and going to the soccer game, cheering on the best coach, MI PAPA.
I am from a beautiful family de Atotonilco, Jalisco y La Piedad, Michoacan, pozole y carnitas.
I am from" El que ayuda a sus padres, Dios lo ayudara mas."
I am from going to the beach all summer and watching my little boy grow up every second.
I am from education, wanting to be a teacher to make an impact in a child's life.
I am from dreams and goals, from never giving up and finding my soul mate to complete my life.
Gabriela Flores 6-5-08
I am from memories of my country
from where I was born, yet I don�t know
I am from �are you Mexican?� since most of
my childhood friends are Puerto Rican
I am from Humboldt Park, hardcore, you know
I am from wanting to belong to my Raza
yet I am whom I am no matter what
I am from embracing three cultures of which I respect
Because I am from a country with endless opportunities,
Because I am from my Boricua husband, irreplaceable with a big heart,
And most of all I am from two beautiful girls who I forever love �till I die.
MContreras, Chicago - 6/05/08
I am from mole, pozole, and arroz con leche
I am from La Villita neighborhood in Chicago
I am from corn and jalapenos plants in the backyard
I am from Anita Salinas and Francisco Rodriguez
I am from being the only girl with three brothers
I am from cleaning and babysitting my younger brothers because my parents were both working.
I am from getting a morning call from mama and giving me the daily routine to prepare my brothers for school and sent them off as early as 7 years old.
I am from don�t take a shower and go out in the cold because your mouth will become crooked.
I am from growing up in a catholic elementary school to only going to church on special occasions like weddings and baptisms.
I am from San Luis Potosi and Guadalajara
I am from gorditas en el orno to pozole blanco
I am from grandma saving all plastic bags to grandpa collecting every single can to crush them
I am from Vicente Fernandez to Mana
I am from holding off on college and getting a full-time job because parents got separated
I am from becoming a hard worker to get things on your own to independent
I am from becoming a bilingual teacher to saying it is never too late!!!!
Michelle Rodriguez-Chicago, IL
I am from my mother Maria de los Angeles Salinas de Banda
I am from my father Raymundo Banda Rodriguez
I am from San Luis Potosi, Mexico and Chicago, Illinois
I am from being the first daughter, granddaughter, niece on both sides of the family
I am from having a sister and two brothers
I am from having the responsibility to take care of my siblings
I am from eating tamales, pozole, asado, menudo, and home run inn pizza
I am from Different Strokes, The Brady Bunch and novelas
I am from fiestas with pi�atas
I am from visits to La Virgen de San Juan De Los Lagos
I am from coming home from school with no adult until about five
Yolanda Rodriguez Chicago, IL
I am from frijoles con chorizo y bollilos
Mexican-American style
I am from papa de Garcia de la Cadena, Zacatecas
Machista como el mismo, AHUA!!! Grita con orgullo
I am from mama nacida en Chicago
I don�t know what all the fuss is about
I am from a family of 3 boys and me the only girl; the spoiled one
I am from �you have to be as strong as a man, and don�t take NO shit from no one�
I am from your going to do what the boys do: go to baseball, go to football, and go to boxing
�That�s so you grow up to be strong and know how to defend yourself�
I am from being raised as a tomboy, to discovering I am attracted to them and not in a sporty way
I am from �que pendeja! you fell in love with the first baboso that came along�
I am from a father who wanted to teach me to be strong, independent, and confident
I am my father�s daughter, proud and thankful for how he raised me�
He made me who I am today
I am proud to be Antonio & Jessie Robles daughter
Maria Trejo � Chicago, IL
I am from
I am From Chilo, a man as grouchy as the Grinch, a hard worker who to this day works long hours to
provide for me and my mother. A man dedicated to his job, who never says no to overtime.
I am from a baby boomer born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in San Pancho. That�s how they met.
A strong woman who always said to me �everyday you go to school is a dollar earned� my motivation and strength.
A woman I admire for raising five children in the hood and we all turned out good and hard workers, like my daddy.
I am From San Francisco Del Rincon, Guanajuato and K-town.
I am from San Pancho a little town in Mexico, where I would go every summer and see all my aunts and uncles, where everyone is so loving and welcoming.
I am from the Pambazos, pozole and taquitos para cenar and el fugato every New Year�s eve.
I am from church every Sunday and praying to San Judas Tadeo.
I am from my sister Eli a clerk at Whitney, who I also admire and always told me to never give up. She helped raise me and
has always been there for me no matter what. My second Mother, no doubt! .
From Horacio, my brother who would tell me "when you grow up I am going to buy you a red convertible when you turn 16.�
I am still waiting.
From Junior a mean and very strict brother, but was that way because he loves me and wanted the best for me. The reason I am at Chicago State.
From Beto a Navy Officer, who left at the age of eighteen to join the Navy, and broke my mother�s heart. But I am very proud o because he fought for our country.
I am from 10 precious nieces and nephews who love to get me upset but know how to brighten up my rainy days.
I am from 30th and Kildare, a peachy house in little village and home run inn pizza every Friday.
I am from failure to success.
From Zapata where I failed the ISAT, to Best Practice where sophomore year I was accepted to the National Honor Society!
I am from seven best friends Marisa, Jackie, Stephany, Dora, Gris and Leslie. From Baby Phat,
Roca wear, air force ones and pink timberlands. From senior year �Let�s ditch and go to Giordano�s.�I am from a united, loving and caring family.
I am from true love. From a boy who fell in love at first sight and has kept his promise for nine years.
A boy who is now a man. And loves me for who I am and who I have become. A ,man who plans to marry me when I graduate. I am from Chicago state where I will soon become a teacher!
By E. Lopez-Chicago
I am From PoemI am from fresas, zapatos, y bolsas. I am from los Bukis, Temerarios y la Banda Machos.
I am from Las momias de Guanajuato, donde la vida no vale nada. I am from los plant�os de Ma�z, trigo y garbanzo. I am from the mucha nieve y hay que calor.
I am from el mejor alba�il and la mejor costurera. From Arturo �vila y Maria Ch�vez. From Mama Luz Torres y papa Jos� Ch�vez and from Mita Guerrero e Ino �vila.
I am from the family always stays together, do the best you can and never give up.
I am from no vallas a donde no te invitan and respeta a la gente para que te respeten a ti.
I am from porta bien o veras como te va ir and cuida a tus hermanos que no ves que son mas chicos que tu, y respeta a tus hermanas que no ves que son mayores que tu.
I am from going to church every Sunday and hay que resar el Rosario. Yo soy de Dios porque is him who gave me life and who keeps me alive.
I�m from Andocutin Guanajuato M�xico, From las acambaritas, corundas y tamales.
From the father who came to this country and had an accident. From the mother who wanted to come and be with her husband through difficult times. From the family who stays together en las buenas y en las malas.
I am from the family who never gives up. I am from the beautiful moments we spend in Andocutin Guanajuato Mexico. Am from leaving everything behind and starting a new life. Am from starting a new life and building new memories. Am from si se puede Dios nos va ayudar. I am from hope, dedication, hard work and echale ganas.
I am from my family.
I am from God.
YO SOY LATINA DE CORAZON Y CON MUCHO ORGULLO DE QUIEN SOY
By Monica Avila
I am from a family of love and respect.
I am from my mother
who teach me new things everyday.
I am from a female family
that is made of five girls.
I should say six including my daughter
a beautiful toddler who makes me laught .
I am from teaching her new things everyday.
I am from children laughing
and teaching all year.
I am from ejoying
Christmas and Summers off.
I am from enjoying hot summer nights
sitting in my backyard.
alvarado
I am from August 19, 1985 Chicago, Illinois.
I am from my two grandmothers: Maria de Jesus who is 101 years old, my grandmother Isabel, who passed away a year ago.
I am from my parents, Sofia y Sabino Jose Agustin Moreno: who crossed the river with my brother Eduardo to reach United States. My mom was pregnant of my older sister; she rolled down a hill and lost her shoes in the river.
I am from my family of 5, 3 ladies: Norma, Sofia, and me, 2 gentlemen: Eduardo and Walter. From my three baby nieces: Xiomara, Sofia Isabel, and Luz Esmeralda.
I am from the books that light up my imagination when I was a child.
I am from the Rosetta stone, when I saw it I knew my live was meant to be with history. My dream is to become an archaeologist.
I am from my bolita in high school: Gaby, Minerva, Vanessa, Guadalupe, Claudia, Gustavo, Mario, Javier, and Felipe, who loved to spend the summers in my basement.
I am from AEDF (Associated Equipment Distributors' Foundation) , J.R.O.T.C (Junior Reserve Officers Tanning Corps).
I am from Guerrero: Guajes and Jumiles eaten alive.
I am from Quincy University: the first experience of independent living in a dorm with my girls: Jillian, Katie, Martha, Samantha, Kelly, Barbara, Rebecca, Jennifer, Rachael, Stephanie.
I am from the commercial “Si eres Hispano haste maestro Bilingue para ayudar a los niños Hispanos.” Y asi termine aqui estudiando para maestra.
I am from the tech world; I love to do all types of things on computers. I plan on getting a masters in technology.
I am from El Salvadoreño that stole my heart and married me, Jose Humberto Platero. I am from that summer when it all began and hopefully never ends.
I am from El Salvador where my husband lives, but I know soon we will be together again.
I am from me, Maria De Jesus Moreno Platero.
I am from Ignacio and Rosa,
Two hard working parents that would give
their lives for my sister and I.
I am from Totatiche, Jalisco.
The sights, the people, the food,
are so great that you wouldn't want to come back.
I am from tamales, enchiladas, and pozole.
Mom's food is so good that it has
everyone asking for more.
I am from school and work.
It is so so much responsibility,
that once in a while I HAVE to go party.
I am from "Mayra ya levantate, no seas floja!"
But haven't they ever heard of
"Si el trabajo es salud,
que trabajen los enfermos."
I am from making new friends,
meeting new people,
and living life as if there were no tomorrow.
Mayra Ramos